Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Gunners ace prepared to wait for deal

Arsenal left-back Gael Clichy is relaxed over his own future and believes the Gunners win over Chelsea in December was a turning point.

Clichy's deal at the Emirates comes to an end in the summer of 2012, but the Frenchman insists he is prepared to wait until the current campaign has come to a close before he reopens contract negotiations at the Emirates.
"Will I prolong my contract? I don't know and I don't think about it," Clichy told L'Equipe.
"The season is still long. I will have time to think about it in the summer."
The Gunners are battling for honours on three fronts following their Carling Cup final defeat and face European giants Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Tuesday, with Arsenal holding a 2-1 lead thanks to victory at the Emirates in the first-leg.
Clichy remains in confident mood ahead of the trip to Barcelona and the defender believes Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Chelsea on December 27 was a turning point in their season.
"I have watched the first leg against Barcelona again three or four times. I am rarely impressed by a team but this time Barcelona got 60 per cent possession on our pitch," he continued.
"It is huge. We suffered but we could resist. Something happened against Chelsea. Since that match we are not the same team anymore.
"Everyone makes an effort, so it is a little easier on defenders. In the past, sometimes two or three players could give up. At such a level, it is not possible."
The Gunners star is adamant his side can not only progress to the next round, but also beat the Spanish giants on their own turf.
He added: "What will happen at Camp Nou? We will qualify and I will score! It would be nice. We will give our very best. Arsene Wenger has often told us there is no better team than ours

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